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Have you ever realized that you've been limiting your own growth and success? As we head into a new season, it is a great time to look back and analyze the path that you have been on. Fall is often a time when people tend to slow down but I challenge you to use it as a time to get ahead, make those bold moves, and tackle your limiting beliefs. 

In this episode, we explore the concept of limiting beliefs and how they impact our mental health and overall success plus how you can get out of your own way and look outside of your beliefs. I also share my secret for finding mentorship that aligns with your specific goals and aspirations. Tune in for an eye-opening episode packed with practical strategies to stop your beliefs from getting in your way. 

Tune into hear:

• Importance of having diverse friendships and seeking mentorship
• How to recognize and remove limiting beliefs 
• Making the most of fall and "separation season"
• What is separation season?

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We all have a personal brand and how we cultivate, build, and self-reflect affects how our brand is perceived personally and professionally. In today’s episode, we are diving into the importance of personal branding and continuously evolving and being aware of the impact you have. 

Over the next 40 minutes, I share my tips from over 15 years of personal brand building and maintaining a healthy network. I discuss the significance of having a clear, polished elevator pitch and how to align your personal brand across all platforms. I share my experiences of trial and error to redefining my message and identity. 

Tune into hear:

• Crafting a clear elevator pitch
• The importance of having a personal brand
• Building connections and relationships through networking
• Regularly checking in and tweaking your brand identity
• How your daily habits reflect your true self 

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Are you asking yourself if you even know where you want to go with your career? In today’s episode, I am sharing a personal revelation that made me re-evaluate my past career choices.  I am talking about the biggest career mistake that I have made and kept making over and over for decades. 

Over the next 40 minutes, I dive into my past career philosophy of saying “yes, why not” and how that has negatively affected aspects of my career. I also share my story of how I started my career and what led me to the turning point to search for a new job. I provide questions and practical tips to ask yourself before making your next career move and how to align your career with your goals and values. 

Tune into hear:

• Importance of being intentional in building a career and achieving success
• The career mistake that you can avoid
• How to identify what needs to change professionally 
• Questions to ask yourself before your next career move

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Today we welcome Megan Kjolsing to the show! Megan is a licenesd therapist and coach. Her mission is to help women ditch their inner people-pleaser to find their voice, passion, and self. She is passionate about advocating for mental health in the workplace which is the topic of today’s episode. 

During our conversation, Megan shares the importance of recognizing that people are at the heart of any successful business, even in a numbers-driven world. We explore how ignoring mental health issues can lead to a decline in productivity and overall success, and why it is crucial for managers and leaders to intervene and offer support. We also dive into the benefits of blending personal and professional lives and recognizing the warning signs of a toxic work environment plus how to get out of it.  

Tune into hear:

• Practical advice for career and life success
• The importance of caring for people in the workplace
• Recognizing signs of a toxic work environment 
• How to communicate your personal challenges at work
• Our mental health’s impact on our work 

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganmkjolsing

https://onamission.bio/megankjolsing/

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Today’s episode is the last of our “What the F” series and is one we all tend to avoid like the plague, failure. Naturally, none of us want to fail at anything that we do and often emotions such as blame and shame are attached to our failures in the workplace. The Harvard Business Review did a study and found that only two to 5% of people’s failures are considered blameworthy vs the 70%-90% that are often found blameworthy in the workplace. 

Over the next 43 minutes, I dive into the world of failure from its classical definition to what you should do when failure happens. I chat about the paradigms that exist within failure and the pros and cons around them. I also discuss the emotions that often are attached to failure and how you can navigate them when failure occurs. 

In today’s episode, I cover:

• What actually is failure?
• How to navigate through a failure in the workplace 
• The role that blame plays when failure occurs
• Importance of taking accountability and demonstrating leadership

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We are back with part two of our three part series, “What the F”? Today we are chatting all about frustration because no matter who you are, you experience some kind of frustration every single day. Some days you might be able to brush it off and others it feels like it is wrapped around you. 

Over the next 44 minutes, I dive into frustration and how it can present in your workplace as well as your personal life. I discuss the importance of recognizing and managing this stress early on, as well as practical tools and strategies to alleviate frustration. I also share relatable stories and practical scenarios to illustrate the power of managing frustration in the workplace. 

In today’s episode, I cover:

• How to identify stress and manage it early on
• Common frustrations experienced in the workplace
• Practical tactics to deal with workplace stress and frustration
• Walk through of three scenarios of frustration + solutions 

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Today’s episode marks the start of a three-part series titled “What the F”. The “F” we are focusing on this week is one we all know too well, Fear. Fear is something that you can not experience one day and the next you are paralyzed. It is also a mindset that is easy to get trapped in especially when it comes to your work. 

Over the next 40 minutes, I dive into what fear is and how it can present itself to you as well as getting out of the fear mindset. I share my time tested tips on how to manage fear so you can thrive in your career and personal life. Join me as I discuss navigating the complex world of fear, its impact on our careers, and how we can regain control and thrive in the face of adversity. 

In today’s episode, I cover:

• What is fear?
• How to identify fear at work and your everyday life
• Identifying your triggers around fear 
• Tips on managing fear to thrive in your work & life 
• Dealing with Imposter Syndrome

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We all know that trying to juggle work and personal items can be a struggle, add in vacation to the mix when the work doesn’t stop and you can feel your stress level skyrocket! In today’s episode, we are tackling the idea of a working vacation and I share my formula on how you can do both. 

Over the next 30 minutes, I discuss how to advocate for yourself to take vacation time and if you simply can’t step away from your workload, what you can do to get both in. I share my dos and don’ts when it comes to working while on vacation and give you practical tips that you can implement before, during, and after for a less stressful time. Join me as we explore the best practices for successfully navigating work commitments while still enjoying your well-deserved vacation

In today’s episode, I cover:

• Practical tips for working on vacation
• How to schedule your vacation for work and play
• The purpose of vacations
• What you need to prioritize while on vacation
• Time blocking and the pencils down mentality 

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It's no secret that entrepreneurs often start as solopreneurs and have to wear multiple hats, but what about professionals in corporate structures? This is an area that is often not talked about enough or even thought about in a professional environment. The truth is you can tap into the entrepreneurial side to grow your skillset and become a better, more diverse asset. 

During today’s episode, We'll examine the need for overlapping skills in different business functions and the lack of training provided. We'll also discuss the importance of feedback, coaching, and community in personal growth and development. So, whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a corporate professional looking to expand your skill set, this episode is for you. 

In today’s episode, I cover:

• Combining traditional and non-traditional experiences to differentiate oneself
• How to tap into the entrepreneurial market for acquiring new skills
• What skills overlap the corporate world and entrepreneurial world
• The importance of feedback and coaching in professional development 

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Today, we are welcoming Cynthia Corsetti to the show! Cynthia is an executive coach, business owner, and author of a book that is coming out later this year called Dark Drivers. She is passionate about giving professionals and business owners the tools they need to leverage communication, build influence and make a bigger impact. 

Over the next 44 minutes, we dive into the importance of pre-ordering a book and the journey Cynthia took to become a published author. We explore the role of  Neurolinguistic programming and the importance of empathy as a leader.  As we discuss the impact of dark drivers on relationships and the power of identifying and understanding them, Cynthia offers valuable insights and advice for overcoming these challenges.

In today’s episode, we cover:

• The importance of pre-ordering books
• Definition of dark drivers in leadership
• How to gain control through identifying triggers
• The need for a new approach in Leadership books 
• Challenges of understanding younger workers in a post-pandemic world

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To Pre-order Cynthia's Book Dark Drivers click here: https://darkdrivers.presale.manuscripts.com/registration/select
To Learn More About Cynthia click here: https://www.cynthiacorsetti.com/
To Connect with Cynthia on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiacorsetti/

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